Gaptin 100 mg 30 capsules
Available at Pharmaegy Pharmacy. Use as directed by your doctor.
Tradename: Gaptin 100 mg Compound: Each capsule contains: Gabapentin – 100 mg. Properties: Gabapentin is a new generation antiepileptic drug that increases gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) levels. Reduces the flow of calcium ions, which plays an important role in the occurrence of neuropathic pain. Other mechanisms of action of Gabapentin in neuropathic pain are the reduction of glutamate-dependent neuronal death. Indications: treatment of neuropathic pain in diabetic polyneuropathy, postherpetic neuralgia, neuropathic low back pain and trigeminal neuralgia. In the treatment of partial seizures with or without secondary generalization. As an adjuvant in patients unresponsive or intolerant to standard anti-epileptics. Mode of application: on the first day 100 mg 3 times a day, then 200 mg 3 times a day (second day), then 300 mg 3 times a day (third day). The dose is increased on the 4th day to 400 mg 3 times a day and gradually increased to 2400 mg per day by the third week. The safe daily dose of Gabapentin is 3600 mg given that the total daily dose should be divided into 3 single doses in each case. The first dose should be administered at bedtime to avoid any side effect. In patients with impaired renal insufficiency or those undergoing hemodialysis, dose adjustment is necessary in accordance with the instructions of the physician. Care must be taken when discontinuing the drug with gradual withdrawal by reducing the dose within 7 days. Children 6 years of age and older: The initial dose should be 10 to 15 mg/kg/day and the effective dose is reached within no more than 3 days. The effective dose in children 6 years of age and older is 25 to 35 mg/kg/day. Doses up to 50 mg/kg/day were well tolerated. The total daily dose should be divided into 3 single doses, the maximum interval should not exceed 12 hours. Contraindications: with hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients, pregnancy and lactation. Precautionary measures: patients are not recommended to drive and operate any equipment during therapy with Gaptin. Use with caution in patients with mixed seizure syndrome. Patients receiving gabapentin should be monitored for the onset or worsening of depression, suicidal thoughts or behavior, and/or any unusual changes in mood or behavior. Side effects: most often – drowsiness, back pain, dizziness, fatigue, headache, nausea and vomiting. Storage method: Store at a temperature of 30C in a dry place out of the reach of children. Package: a cardboard box contains 1,2 or 3 blisters in each of 10 capsules, paper instructions.
